Liver enzymes are proteins in your liver that speed up chemical reactions. If your liver is damaged, blood tests will show abnormally high levels of these enzymes circulating in your bloodstream.
Doctors can diagnose fatty liver disease, now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), using blood tests that measure serum liver enzyme levels. Elevated enzyme levels ...
An at-home liver test can check for liver disease or help monitor an ongoing condition by measuring certain proteins, enzymes, and bilirubin in your blood. Taking this test can help shed light on the ...
The intelligent Liver Function Testing (iLFT) platform can improve diagnosis and management of chronic liver disease in a primary care setting, new data show. At the European Association for the Study ...
Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is an autoimmune disease that causes the destruction of bile ducts within the liver. The loss of bile ducts results in bile acid buildup, which causes inflammation ...
Alcoholic hepatitis is a severe liver condition caused by long-term heavy alcohol use, leading to inflammation and potential liver failure. Symptoms include jaundice, nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, ...
The liver is essential for maintaining overall health, performing critical functions such as detoxification, nutrient processing, and protein production. As the body’s largest internal organ, it plays ...